How To Fix KW156 - The business process number was not given

KW156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 156

• Message text: The business process number was not given

What causes this issue?

You attempted creating a business process, but have not provide the
business process number.
This number together with the controlling area provides a clear way for
the system to recognize business processes.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please enter a business process number.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW156 - The business process number was not given ?

  The SAP error message KW156, "The business process number was not given," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with internal orders, projects, or other business processes that require a specific identifier.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when a transaction or operation that requires a business process number is executed without providing this necessary information. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Input: The user did not enter a business process number in the relevant field.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle the business process, leading to the requirement for a number that is not being generated or recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or create a business process number.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, such as incorrect navigation or selection.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KW156 error, consider the following